authentic

Example Sentences

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"There is nothing off limits - I don't like the idea of a filtered version of ourselves, it's not true, authentic or real," he reflects.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

“This is more than a home… it’s a private sanctuary, brought back to life with care, style, and enduring character. A rare opportunity for those seeking space, seclusion, and authentic Spanish charm.”

From MarketWatch • Apr. 2, 2026

"We believe tech platforms are not currently doing enough to help users identify whether content is AI-generated or authentic," Meta's Oversight Board, the body created by Facebook to review content moderation decisions, said last month.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

Mr. Berger finds a path that accommodates both the grotesquerie and the moments of authentic emotion.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

She thought her frequent laughter was authentic and that Edna had no idea that she cried when she was alone in her flat.

From "Half of a Yellow Sun" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie